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Chapter 5: General Radio Operation
NOTICE: To change the programmed zone and channel, repeat this procedure.
Short press of the programmed softkey changes your current transmission to the zone and
channel programmed in this softkey.
5.3.2
Saving a Zone and a Channel to a Button
When and where to use: You can save the frequently used zone and channel to the programmable
buttons.
Procedure:
1 Toggle from your current zone and channel to the required zone and channel.
2 Press and hold the button you desire to program.
You hear a short, medium-pitched tone when the zone and channel is saved.
NOTICE:
Short press of the programmed button changes your current transmission to the zone and
channel programmed in this button.
5.4
Receiving and Responding to a Radio Call
Once you have selected the required channel and/or zone, you can proceed to receive and respond to
calls.
The radio shows different indicators based on the system the radio is configured.
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The LED lights up solid red while the radio is transmitting.
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In conventional mode, the LED lights up solid yellow when the radio is receiving a transmission.
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In trunking mode, there is no LED indication when the radio receives a transmission.
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If the radio is receiving a secure transmission, the LED blinks yellow.
5.4.1
Receiving and Responding to a Talkgroup Call
Prerequisites: To receive a call from a group of users, your radio must be configured as part of that
talkgroup.
When and where to use: When you receive a talkgroup call (while on the Home screen) the radio
displays the following depending on the system your radio is configured to:
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For ASTRO Conventional system, the LED lights up solid yellow. The display shows the talkgroup
alias or ID, and the caller alias or ID.
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For Trunking system, the display shows the caller alias or ID.
Procedure:
1 Hold the radio vertically 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5.0 cm) from your mouth.
2 Press the PTT button to respond to the call.
The LED lights up solid red.
3 Release the PTT button to listen.
See also
Making a Talkgroup Call on page 46
44
for details on making a Talkgroup Call.
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